By Jacob Waltman, KSJB (Jamestown, ND) – The quarterfinals round of high school football playoffs were this past Friday and officially getting us ready for the Road to the Dakota Bowl. Here is a recap of each quarterfinal matchup.
11 AAA Quarterfinals
#1 West Fargo Horace (7-2) vs Bismarck Century (3-6)
West Fargo Horace was able to capture the top spot in AAA after a chaotic year but lost to the 3-6 Bismark Century in the AAA opening rounding falling 28-14. Bismarck Century advances to the semifinals once again this year.
#2 Bismarck Legacy (7-2) vs Shanley (6-3)
Bismark Legacy was able to take care of business this past Friday, beating Shanley with a convincing win 42-7. Bismarck Legacy will play in a rematch from last year’s semifinals against Bismarck Century.
#3 Bismarck (7-2) vs Fargo Davies (5-4)
Bismarck and Fargo Davies faced each other back in September and much like that result, 29-28, Fargo Davies was able to beat Bismarck again this year beating them 21-14. Fargo Davies will continue to defend their state championship from last year.
#4 West Fargo (6-3) vs Mandan (5-4)
West Fargo and Mandan faced each other for the first time this year on Friday and West Fargo gets by Mandan in a 12-point win, 38-26. West Fargo advances to the semifinals and will play the defending state champion, Fargo Davies.
11 AA Quarterfinals
#1 Kindred (9-0) vs Jamestown (3-6)
Jamestown has not able to pull off the upset of the year, falling to Kindred 28-21 after throwing an interception in the last seconds of the game. Kindred hung on and will advance to the semifinals once again this year.
#2 Minot North (8-1) vs Grand Forks Red River (3-6)
Minot North squeaks past Grand Forks Red River for the second time this year, in a 19-14 win. Minot North will advance to the semifinals once again this season.
#3 Central Cass (6-3) vs Devils Lake (6-3)
Central Cass defeats the defending state champion, Devils Lake, 28-8. Central Cass will play Minot North in a rematch from last year’s semifinals matchup.
#4 Dickinson (7-2) vs Grand Forks Central (6-3)
After missing the playoffs last year, Dickinson wins big over Grand Forks Central, 40-20. Dickinson will have a tall task in front of them this coming Friday when they play in Kindred in the semifinals.
11 A Quarterfinals
#1 Ellendale /Edgeley-Kulm (10-0) vs Ray/Powers Lake (8-2)
In the biggest upset of the weekend, Ray/Powers Lake was able to take down the undefeated Thunder 20-18, after intercepting the ball in the final seconds of the game. Ray/Powers Lake advances to play the defending state champions in the semifinals round.
#2 Harvey-Wells County (8-2) vs Southern Mclean (9-1)
Harvey-Wells County continues their winning streak going into the semifinals round, beating Southern Mclean 43-14. Harvey-Wells County continues their great year after missing out on the playoffs last year.
#3 Bishop Ryan – Our Redeemer’s (8-1) vs Northern Cass (9-1)
Northern Cass went on the road and comes out victorious against Bishop Ryan – Our Redeemer’s. Northern Cass advances and continues to show why they should be considered one of the top teams in class 11A.
#4 Langdon Area/Munich (9-1) vs Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison (9-1)
The defending champions will continue to defend their title after beating Velva-Drake-Anamoose-Garrison 28-6. Langdon Area/Munich will play Ray/Powers Lake in their semifinal matchup.
9-Man Quarterfinals
#1 New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock (10-0) vs Lewis & Clark (8-2)
New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock continues their dominance over 9 man winning 56-6 over Lewis & Clark. The Rockets will continue to the semifinals to play Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter.
#2 LaMoure-LM (10-0) vs North Prairie (8-2)
In route to get back to the Dakota Bowl, LaMoure-LM beat North Prairie 62-14. The Lobos have been dominating all season long and will continue to prove to be the top contender to New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock.
#3 Linton-HMB (10-0) vs Cavalier (9-1)
After being a close game early on Linton-HMB was able to pull away from Cavalier and get the win, 34-14. Linton-HMB lost in the quarterfinal last year and matchup against one of the top contenders next week.
#4 Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter (9-1) vs Alexander (10-0)
Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter proving once again why they should be considered as a top team in 9-man, as they defeat undefeated Alexander 62-12. Next week NGS will get to test their might against the defending state champions.
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